What was the last song that you listened to? Maybe it was upbeat and energetic, or maybe it was moody with a slow beat. Perhaps the instruments were so powerful that you could barely hear the lyrics. “Music is a language that doesn’t speak in particular words. It...

Anxiety used to rule every aspect of my life. Now, I’ve replaced anxiety with excitement. What’s the difference? Anxiety is, “distress or uneasiness of mind caused by fear of danger or misfortune.” In contrast, excitement is, “an excited...

Hard things are hard, and most of us don’t like hard things. We don’t like hard tasks, hard conversations, hard problems – especially if we know they’ll be hard even before they start. I was at a coffee shop earlier this week near my college...

Ahhhh, vacation! Many of us plan our lives around when (and how often) we’ll have a chance to do absolutely nothing. But do you actually REST during your time off? And is it all that EASY to rest? Again, for many of us, the answer to both questions is,...